Place 12 large eggs in a pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat, then remove from the stove. Cover the pot with a lid and let the eggs sit in the hot water for exactly 11 minutes—this gives you perfectly cooked yolks that aren't rubbery or chalky.
Pour out the hot water and transfer the eggs to an ice bath (a bowl filled with ice and cold water). Let them chill for at least 5 minutes so they're cool enough to handle. This stops the cooking process and makes the shells way easier to peel off cleanly.
Gently crack and peel each egg, starting from the fatter end where there's usually an air pocket. Run cool water over them as you peel—the water gets between the shell and the egg white, making peeling super quick. My 6-year-old eats three helpings whenever these are around, so don't panic if your family goes through them fast.
Carefully slice each peeled egg in half lengthwise using a sharp knife. Gently pop out the cooked yolks into a medium mixing bowl, being careful not to break the egg white halves. Arrange the empty egg white halves on your serving platter (you'll fill these next).
Mash the cooked yolks with a fork until they're pretty smooth—you want almost no lumps left. Add the mayo, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to the yolks and mix well. Taste and adjust your seasonings because everyone's salt preferences are different.
Fold in the chopped fresh dill and fresh chives carefully so the herbs stay visible. Transfer the yolk mixture to a piping bag (or use a small zip-top bag with the corner snipped off) so you can fill the egg whites neatly. This step makes your make-ahead deviled eggs look restaurant-quality when your guests see them.
Pipe or spoon the yolk mixture into each egg white half, filling them generously so you can see the filling. Sprinkle the smoked paprika on top for color and a tiny bit of smoky flavor. Cover and refrigerate until you're ready to serve—they're best when they've had a few hours for the flavors to come together.
